Definition of Reactionary
Reactionary
re·ac·tion·ary


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(adjective)
a person or viewpoint that favors conservative notions and opposes liberal policies or reforms;

e.g. His reactionary views led him to veto the new proposal.

(noun)
a person who is a conservative or traditionalist;

e.g. The extreme reactionary strongly opposed the new bill as it went against his conservative views.



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